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Deluxe CD Expanded Edition - in gatefold digi-sleeve

- Restored & remastered from the original tapes by Nick Robbins

- Expanded with 5 tracks exclusive to the CD

- Track-by-track notes by author Kevin Le Gendre, featured in a 16-page booklet accompanied by memorable photos of the artists

- Introduction by label co-founder Jean-Luc Young

- Authentic Artwork inspired by BYG Records' first-ever LP sampler from 1967

"Beautiful Young Generation" - The Sound of a Revolution

Experience the groundbreaking spirit of BYG Records with Beautiful Young Generation, an exclusive sampler introducing the essential reissue series from the legendary label. This 10-track LP and 15-track CD bring together the trailblazing sounds of Gong, Archie Shepp, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Sun Ra, Musica Elettronica Viva, and more-spanning psychedelic & progressive rock, experimental electronica, subversive singer-songwriters, and avant-garde free jazz. Restored and newly remastered from the original tapes, this collection reignites the revolutionary energy of one of the most influential labels of the late '60s and '70s.

A pioneering force in independent music, BYG Records pushed boundaries and championed diversity, amplifying the voices of African-American and multicultural artists during a radical era of musical and social change. Now, in partnership with Charly Records, these rare and collectible albums return in premium LP facsimile editions, CD digi-sleeves, and high-definition digital formats, complete with exclusive sleeve notes by renowned authors and music journalists.